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Russia strikes Kyiv as Western leaders meet in Europe

Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital early Sunday, striking at least two residential buildings, the mayor of Kyiv said, as elsewhere Russian troops fought to consolidate their gains in the country's east.

Firefighters work at the scene at a residential building following explosions, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, June 26, 2022. Several explosions rocked the west of the Ukrainian capital in the early hours of Sunday morning, with at least two residential buildings struck, according to Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)

Trudeau mocks 'bare-chested horseback riding' Putin as G7 leaders meet in Germany

Russian President Valdimir Putin was a target of mockery by leaders of the Group of Seven, as they sat around a table Sunday, commencing their three-day summit in Bavarian Alps, Germany.

Climate goals may be at odds with G7 response to fallout from Russian invasion

G7 leaders opened their summit Sunday with a discussion about shaping the global economy at a time when conflict and unrest are driving up prices and access to key goods around the world.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine a 'turning point' in world history: defence chief

Canada's chief of defence says Russia's invasion of Ukraine is going to change the course of history.

U.S. Ambassador Cohen on inflation, the convoy protests, abortion rights and gun control

David Cohen has been the United States' Ambassador to Canada since November 2021, and in the time since, both Canada and the United States have experienced a series of shared challenges. In an interview at his official residence in Ottawa, Cohen opens up about the state of the relationship.

Toronto Pride parade now underway, makes in-person return

Thousands of people have lined up the streets of downtown Toronto as the city's Pride parade gets underway for the first time in two years.
55 outdoors pools now open in Toronto for evening and weekend swimming

There are now more than 50 outdoor pools open across Toronto where people can go to beat the heat.
Toronto heat warning continues Sunday, but temperatures expected to cool down by evening

A heat warning remains in place for the remainder of the weekend in Toronto, but temperatures are expected to cool down Sunday evening.

Calgary

'Deepest apologies': Central Alberta rodeo organizers shocked by parade float

Organizers of a central Alberta rodeo and its parade committee are calling for calm after a float in this weekend's parade, which possessed a racist theme, was seen in the procession.
Skiing in the sun: Banff's Sunshine Village offered extended fun

If you are looking for some more time on the slopes even though it's already summer, you might be pleased by an opportunity at Banff Sunshine Village.
'Largest spiritual Indigenous gathering' to return during Pope's visit to Alberta

People are getting ready to return to Wakamne, God's Lake, on pilgrimage when the Pope visits Alberta.

Montreal

Stepson arrested after stepfather stabbed and killed and three others injured in spree in Montreal

A man in crisis stabbed several people Sunday morning in downtown Montreal, leaving one dead and three injured.
Firefighters working to put out major blaze in Montreal's east end

The Montreal fire department (SIM) is advising citizens to avoid the intersection of Sherbrooke St. East near Durocher Ave. as a major building fire is blazing.
Quebec homeowners say Ottawa must address decades of erosion caused by ship traffic

The higher parts of Angelique Beauchemin's land, she said, are sinking an inch or two a year as they slope ever more steeply toward the river. While she's not a scientist, she says her biggest fear is that one day there will be a landslide and the white house at the top of the hill where she's lived for decades will tumble down.

Edmonton

'Largest spiritual Indigenous gathering' to return during Pope's visit to Alberta

People are getting ready to return to Wakamne, God's Lake, on pilgrimage when the Pope visits Alberta.
Fire breaks out in home with family inside in west Edmonton: EFRS

Flames were coming from the bedroom of a west Edmonton home by the time crews arrived at the scene of a fire Saturday night.
'Deepest apologies': Central Alberta rodeo organizers shocked by parade float

Organizers of a central Alberta rodeo and its parade committee are calling for calm after a float in this weekend's parade, which possessed a racist theme, was seen in the procession.

Northern Ontario

Shooting on Manitoulin Island

A person was taken to hospital after a shooting on the Sheguiandah First Nation on Manitoulin Island Friday.
North Bay's Canada Place waterfront project delayed

The future site of Canada Place will include a new walkway, seating and gardens meant to recognize diversity and inclusion.
It's a fuel summer: Gas prices, soaring costs leave touring musicians in a tough spot

Thanks to high gas prices, staggering inflation and other ripples of the pandemic, few corners of the live music industry have gone untouched by financial woes.

London

'We were able to cool the propane tanks in time': Two families displaced after morning fire in London, Ont.

Residents were able to safely escape a house fire Sunday morning in London.
St. Thomas Air Fest 2022 takes off this weekend

After being delayed over two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the air fest took off this weekend at the St. Thomas Municipal Airport.
Cooking up a storm at International Food Fest

They’re cooking up a storm this weekend at London’s Victoria Park.

Winnipeg

High water levels and strong winds leading to flooding in Gimli

Residents in Gimli are dealing with overland flooding due to high water levels on Lake Winnipeg and strong winds.
'In a crisis': Deaths of Indigenous women in Winnipeg spark calls for safe housing

Lori Ann Mancheese's death is now one of five women in the span of about a month being grieved by members of the province's Indigenous community. Winnipeg police say three of those women were murdered.
Trudeau mocks 'bare-chested horseback riding' Putin as G7 leaders meet in Germany

Russian President Valdimir Putin was a target of mockery by leaders of the Group of Seven, as they sat around a table Sunday, commencing their three-day summit in Bavarian Alps, Germany.

Ottawa

Minor injuries in Highway 417 crash allegedly caused by impaired driver

Ontario Provincial Police say minor injuries have been reported after a driver struck another vehicle on Highway 417 Saturday, causing it to roll.
Ottawa police clock driver going 119 km/h on King Edward Avenue

A driver going 69 km/h over the speed limit on King Edward Avenue was one of five motorists charged with stunt driving on Ottawa roads this weekend.
Major police response expected for Canada Day and city officials testify at LRT inquiry: Five stories to watch in Ottawa this week

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at five stories to watch in Ottawa this week.

Saskatoon

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LIVE @ 3:40 CST | Saskatchewan NDP to make history by electing its first woman leader

Saskatchewan's NDP Opposition is poised to elect its first woman leader.
'After all these years': Christies Mayfair Bakery celebrates 90th anniversary

When Ennio Muzzolini walked into Christies Mayfair Bakery in 1965 interested in purchasing the small bakery on 33rd Street, he never imagined he’d one day be looking on as hundreds of people lined the block to get their hands on a baguette, cinnamon bun or wood-fired pizza.
Elk Ridge Open canceled after heavy rains: PGA Tour Canada

Organizers have decided to cancel the Elk Ridge Open due to an “inordinate amount of rain.”

Vancouver

Port Coquitlam opens community centre for residents displaced by large apartment fire

Firefighters in Port Coquitlam extinguished a large fire in an apartment building on Wilson Avenue overnight.
Heat warning issued for Lower Mainland as temperatures rise

While most of B.C. remains under a special weather statement as the summer's first hot weather rolls through, the advisory has been upgraded to a heat warning for the Lower Mainland.
Community, not just policy changes, could save lives in next heat dome, say experts

The 96-year-old woman who died in the arms of firefighters now lingers in the memory of Chief Jim Ogloff of the Coquitlam Fire Department, a reminder of the impact of last summer's heat dome disaster on vulnerable residents of British Columbia.

Regina

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LIVE @ 3:40 CST | Saskatchewan NDP to make history by electing its first woman leader

Saskatchewan's NDP Opposition is poised to elect its first woman leader.
A field of dreams: Sask. residents purchase grasslands for preservation

Over 400 people contributed to the Field of Dreams project, which led to the purchase of a large track of prairie grasslands for preservation.
Live updates: G7 nations seek to counter Chinese influence

The latest on the G7 summit: The Group of Seven leading democratic economies has formally launched at its annual summit a global infastructure and investment partnership aimed at pushing back China's influence in the developing world.

Vancouver Island

'Linen heist' on Quadra Island leaves resort out $1,500 worth of supplies, RCMP say

Mounties on Quadra Island are investigating what they call a "linen heist" at a local resort.
85-year-old B.C. lottery winner surprises sister with new car

Barb Randall travelled from Nanaimo, B.C., to Petawawa, Ont., to surprise the sister she hasn't seen in years.
Community, not just policy changes, could save lives in next heat dome, say experts

The 96-year-old woman who died in the arms of firefighters now lingers in the memory of Chief Jim Ogloff of the Coquitlam Fire Department, a reminder of the impact of last summer's heat dome disaster on vulnerable residents of British Columbia.